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Siena Heights University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Adrian, MI

$27,500

Avg tuition

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About Siena Heights University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Siena Heights University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Adrian, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,782, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The university offers 96 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $27,500.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

68% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

2k

Students enrolled

63%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

61%

Unknown

14%

Black

11%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

58%

Socio-economic diversity

32% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

82

Total Online Enrollment

1,240

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

43% On-campus

57% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 77% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 55% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 40% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $27,500 $27,500
Graduate $12,456 $12,456

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,012
On-campus room and board $11,720
On-campus other expenses $1,787
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $11,720
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $1,787
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $1,787

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $42,019 $42,019
Off-campus without family $42,019 $42,019
Off-campus with family $30,299 $30,299

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

93%

State Grant Aid

40%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

32%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $2,170
State Grant Aid $3,576
Institution Grant Aid $18,025
Pell Grant Aid $4,009

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debt after graduation

$43k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

9

Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services

BA

MA

DOC

10

Education

BA

MA

DOC

11

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

12

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

13

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

14

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

15

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

16

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

17

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

18

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

19

History

BA

MA

DOC

20

History

BA

MA

DOC

21

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

22

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

23

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

24

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

25

Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

26

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

27

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

28

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

29

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

30

Personal And Culinary Services

BA

MA

DOC

31

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

32

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

33

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

34

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

35

Science Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

36

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

37

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

38

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

39

Transportation And Materials Moving

BA

MA

DOC

40

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.